nushell / nushell/vscode-nushell-lang

Debugger (Launch debugger and attached debugger)

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Nushell
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Description

Please add the ability to debug Nushell scripts within VSCode. Would help when making large scripts to have a step debugger and be able to see the call stack, variable values, etc.

Would be great to have both an launch debugger option and an attached debugger option.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the VSCode extension's existing Nushell script support. Scope the launch debugger and attached debugger options, including step debugging, call-stack inspection, and variable values. Done means both debugger modes work for Nushell scripts within VSCode.

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Assessment

Tech stack
vscode
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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